Kraus, Karl

a working manuscript, comprising three 14-line stanzas, written in dark brown ink, with autograph title ("Die Bürger, die Kunstler und der Narr"), containing a number of deletions, corrections and revisions

...Unter einem Künstler verstehen sie einen,
der sich nicht abgibt mit solchen Schweinen
und nichts zu tun hat mit allen den Dingen,
die ihnen im Handumdrehn gelingen,
um sich dafür mit Schaffen und Schreiben
und hauptsächlich ihnen die Zeit zu vertreiben...



1 page, 8vo (23.2 x 14.3cm), laid down on card, with a typed description laid down on the reverse of the card, no place, 27/28 January 1922, a few small marks

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

"Die Bürger, die Künstler und der Narr" was first published in 1922 in Worte in Versen VI.